Aim for the Roses
A film about an album about a stunt
2017 · 1h 42m · N/A
Documentary, History, Music
Directed by
John Bolton
Overview
In 1976, Canadian stuntman Ken Carter declared his intention to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car. In 2008, Canadian musician Mark Haney declared his intention to pay tribute to Ken Carter in the form of a concept album for solo double bass. In 2011, Canadian filmmaker John Bolton declared his intention to make a "musical docudrama" about both men. Aim for the Roses is a one-of-a-kind film, about a one-of-a-kind album, about a one-of-a-kind stunt, all three of which could only happen in Canada.
Director and cast
- John Bolton Director
- Andrew McNee as Ken Carter
- Ken Carter as Self (archive footage)
- Kenny Powers as Self (archive footage)
- Andrew Whitton as Self
- Cody Glive as Self
- Raphael Kepinski as Evel Knievel
- David Gannett as Self
- Todd Thomson as The Announcer
- Joelysa Pankanea as The Statistician
- Jen Rose as Chorus Member
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